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DR Congo Police Accused of 'Executing' Youths

A new report by Human Rights Watch says over 50 youths have been executed by police and 33 forcefully disappeared since an anti-crime campaign began.

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General Célestin Kanyama, the primary commander of Operation Likofi explaining the operation to residents in Kimbanseke commune, Kinshasa.

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  • 17 November 2014
    Police Execute Young Men in Congo
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    Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo summarily killed at least 51 youth and forcibly disappeared 33 others during an anti-crime campaign that ... see more »

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